On Tuesday, 11th October 2016, the world will be commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child. This comes a little over a year since the signing and adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at addressing urgent global challenges over the next 15 years. As we commemorate this day, we should be considering … Read more
The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Kenya: As Ambassador of the European Union in Kenya and Ambassadors of European Union Member States resident in Kenya, we’re happy to have met today with the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, Mrs Sicily … Read more
Women’s participation in development and politics is a human rights issue – a precondition for Sustainable Development. This had been captured in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs 2000-2015) and the current Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2015-2030). Both development frameworks state, MDG 3, “Promote gender equality and empower women”; SDG 5, “Achieve gender equality and empower … Read more